Hands on with AirPods 3, Focus Modes Explained & Texting Etiquette

In the 182nd episode, David shares why he loves Apple’s third-gen AirPods, covering everything from fit, to sound quality, to using Find My to track down lost buds. Other topics include how to customize Focus Mode alerts in Messages, texting etiquette, and the backstory behind the viral game Wordle (plus how to play it on your iPhone). Click here to listen and subscribe. If you like what you hear, be sure to leave a review. And remember to tune in every other week to hear our editors share with you the latest Apple news, best apps, iPhone tricks, and coolest accessories. Limited time offer! Claim 30% off your subscription to iPhone Life Insider when you visit iPhoneLife.com/PodcastDiscount. This episode was brought to you by: ScanWatch The Withings ScanWatch isn’t just a smart watch, it's a compact health tracker with FDA-cleared features. This attractive device even includes medical-grade ECG functionality for on-demand readings that can detect arrhythmia! ScanWatch watch also features a built-in oximeter for blood oxygen levels, water resistance to 165 feet, and tracking for heart rate, steps, workouts, and sleep. Readings from ScanWatch can sync automatically with Apple's Health app, and the watch also pairs with the Health Mate app by Withings. Fanatic Software Informant 5 can help you meet all your organizational goals! Start 2022 on the right foot with the free app that lets you manage projects with tasks and notes, sync your calendar among all your devices, enjoy a user-friendly 30-day calendar view, and so much more. Upgrade to the best calendar app and task manager for iOS! Embrace the "out with the old, in with the new" spirit with Informant 5. Questions of the week: Do you share your Focus status with your contacts? Do you share it only with certain friends and family members? Why or why not? How long can you wait to respond to a text? How bad of a social faux pas is it to not respond at all? Let us know at podcast@iphonelife.com. Articles mentioned in this episode: * How to Customize Who Sees Your Focus Status in Messages * How to Change Voicemail Greeting on iPhone (2022) * How to Share Focus Status with Contacts on iPhone (2022) Apps & gear mentioned in this episode: * Wordle * AirPods 3 * Hagibis Cleaning Pen for Airpods ($9) Useful links: * Join the iPhone Life Facebook Group * Insider walk-through: get a sneak peek of members-only benefits * Get the Insider discount for Podcast Listeners * Sign up for the free Tip of the Day Newsletter * Email the Podcast * Subscribe to iPhone Life magazine NewsApple EventsApple StoreEntertainmentMaster your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.
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